BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sturges-Young Center for the Arts - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sturgesyoung.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sturges-Young Center for the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260111T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260111T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20250626T132847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T185930Z UID:7630-1768141800-1768141800@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Sound of Music DESCRIPTION:The Sound of Music\n     January 11\, 2026 \n    2:30 pm \n   Sturges-Young Center for the Arts \n   Main Stage/Theatre \n \nTickets $5\n Days\n :\n Hours\n :\n Minutes\n :\n Seconds\n TICKETS \nThe Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Music\nA Beloved Musical Masterpiece That Captivated the World \nStep into the breathtaking beauty of the Austrian Alps and the timeless story of love\, courage\, and the transformative power of music. The Sound of Music (1965)\, directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer\, remains one of the most iconic and cherished musicals in cinema history. \nBased on the true story of the von Trapp family and adapted from the hit Broadway production\, the film follows spirited governess Maria as she brings joy\, harmony\, and hope into the lives of seven children—and ultimately their widowed father\, Captain Georg von Trapp—against the backdrop of a changing Europe on the brink of World War II. \nA Story That Sings to Every Generation\nWith unforgettable songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein—including “Do-Re-Mi\,” “My Favorite Things\,” “Edelweiss\,” and the soaring title number—The Sound of Music is a heartwarming celebration of family\, faith\, and freedom. Julie Andrews’ radiant performance as Maria became an instant classic\, and the film’s sweeping cinematography and lush orchestration continue to enchant audiences around the globe. \n\nAwards & Accolades\n\n\nAcademy Award Winner – Best Picture (1966) \n\n\nWinner of 5 Oscars\, including Best Director and Best Music \n\n\nInducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural and historical significance \n\n\nOne of the highest-grossing films of all time upon release \n\n\n\nA Timeless Experience\nWhether it’s your first time watching or your fiftieth\, The Sound of Music is a cinematic treasure that reminds us all to listen to our hearts\, embrace adventure\, and never stop singing. \nhttps://youtu.be/aMMgcAqOYbI?si=7LlYyMl8qaBBsvDI URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/sound-of-music/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sound-of-Music.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20251118T162002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T152911Z UID:8376-1767985200-1767985200@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Friday Social Night - Trivia DESCRIPTION:Friday Social Night\n\nDays\n:\nHours\n:\nMinutes\n:\nSeconds\nTICKETs\n \nSubtitle\nFriday Social Night – Trivia\nJanuary 9\, 2026 \n7:00pm \nSYCA – Beck Ballroom \n \nPlan to meet up with Friends and Family for SYCA All Ages Trivia Night Hosted by MI Trivia on January 9th 2026!  MI Trivia has a roster of awesome games you play wit friend for fun and prizes. Reserve your table of 4\,6 or 8 today! Open to joining a new team?  Purchase single tickets and lets meet new people for an evening of fun and laughs.  Categories include: Music\, Movies\, TV\, Sports and History. \nAppetizer Buffet is included with each ticket with food from Hippadders Catering no guessing on this part of the night- the food is amazing. Staff will keep concessions and bar specials going the entire event. Buffet opens at 615PM with trivia starting at 7PM. Purchase Tickets by 1/5/2026 to be included in the buffet. \nWe will see you on January 9th 2026 as SYCA kicks off another year of Friday Social Nights! \nGet Ready for Friday Social Nights! \nWe’re thrilled to announce our brand-new Social Nights\, happening on the select Fridays of every month!  The fun begins at 8 PM and keeps going strong until midnight. Each month\, we’ll mix things up with a rotating lineup of exciting \nFriday events\, including: \n🎤 Karaoke – Belt out your favorite tunes like a rockstar.😂 Featured Comedian – Enjoy a night of nonstop laughter with a top-notch comic.🧠 Trivia – Test your knowledge and compete for bragging rights! \nNo two Social Nights are the same\, so be sure to check our events calendar regularly for all the latest details. Mark your calendars and bring your friends – it’s going to be a blast! URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/friday-social-night-trivia/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:Friday Social Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Trivia-Night-web-page-graphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20250626T133003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T133003Z UID:7617-1766084400-1766084400@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:White Christmas DESCRIPTION:White Christmas\nDecember 18\, 2025 \n7:00pm \nSturges-Young Center for the Arts \nMain Stage/Theatre \n \nTickets $5\nDays\n:\nHours\n:\nMinutes\n:\nSeconds\nTICKETS \n“May your days be merry and bright…”\nStep into the magic of the holiday season with White Christmas\, the beloved 1954 musical that has captured hearts for generations. Directed by Michael Curtiz and featuring the unforgettable music of Irving Berlin\, this Technicolor treasure is more than just a film—it’s a tradition. \nPlot\nAfter World War II\, successful song-and-dance duo Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) team up with singing sisters Betty and Judy Haynes (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen). Together\, they travel to a Vermont inn\, only to discover it’s owned by their former army commander\, General Waverly. Facing hard times\, the foursome bands together to save the inn with a dazzling holiday show that brings warmth\, music\, and the spirit of Christmas to life. \nA Legacy of Joy\nWhite Christmas isn’t just a film—it’s a cherished part of holiday history. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or watching for the hundredth\, this musical masterpiece is sure to bring laughter\, tears\, and festive cheer. \nWhite Christmas (1954) – A Timeless Holiday ClassicStarring Bing Crosby\, Danny Kaye\, Rosemary Clooney & Vera-Ellen URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/white-christmas/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/white-christmas.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20251001T134102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T164301Z UID:8250-1765479600-1765479600@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Middle & High School Band DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/middle-high-school-band/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:School Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SHS-Band.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20251001T133723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T164302Z UID:8248-1765393200-1765393200@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Middle & High School Choir DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/middle-high-school-choir/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:School Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/All-SHS-Choir.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251209T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20251001T133502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T164302Z UID:8246-1765306800-1765306800@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Elementary Choir DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/elementary-choir-4/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:School Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/choir-full.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251209T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20251001T133359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T164302Z UID:8244-1765299600-1765299600@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Elementary Choir DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/elementary-choir-3/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:School Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/choir-full.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251208T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20251001T133250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T164302Z UID:8242-1765220400-1765220400@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Elementary Choir DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/elementary-choir-2/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:School Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/choir-full.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20251001T133110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T164302Z UID:8240-1765213200-1765213200@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Elementary Choir DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/elementary-choir/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:School Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/choir-full.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20251001T132831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T132831Z UID:8238-1765119600-1765119600@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Wind Symphony DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/wind-symphony-3/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Sturgis-Wind-Symphony.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20251001T132541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T164302Z UID:8236-1764874800-1764874800@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Middle & High School Orchestra DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/middle-high-school-orchestra/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:School Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iStock-962263188.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20250801T130014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T151924Z UID:7790-1764788400-1764788400@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Dance Alive National Ballet - The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:Days\n :\n Hours\n :\n Minutes\n :\n Seconds\n TICKETS\n \nThe Nutcracker\n Dance Alive National Ballet\n     December 3\, 2025 \n    7:00pm \n   Sturges-Young Center for the Arts \n   Main Stage \ndancealive.org/\n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n \nThe story of the NUTCRACKER\, based on a tale by E.T.A Hoffman\, begins with a gala Christmas Eve party at the home of Judge Silberhaus. Uncle Drosselmeyer\, the children’s favorite relative\, arrives and presents Clara\, the heroine of the story\, with an amazing Nutcracker in the shape of a handsome soldier. To her brother\, Franz\, he gives a toy sword. \nThat night\, Clara is too excited to sleep. On the stroke of midnight\, she creeps downstairs to retrieve the Nutcracker and witnesses a fierce battle between her brother’s toy soldiers and hundreds of mice\, led by a fierce Mouse King! Clara saves the Nutcracker by throwing her slipper smack at the wicked mouse! Lo and behold\, her Nutcracker becomes a handsome Prince. \nTo show her gratitude\, the Nutcracker Prince whisks Clara away to many countries. First they travel through the exquisite Land of Snow where they are greeted by the regal Snow Queen and her Snowflake Fairies. Then they travel to the Land of Sweets\, where the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy puts on a glittering spectacle for them. Clara finds wings on her feet as she dances the Final Waltz with her Nutcracker Prince. \nAs the Sugar Plum Fairy and her court wave goodbye\, Clara’s Uncle Drosselmeyer mysteriously appears with the magical Nutcracker. Alas\, it was all a dream. But was it? \nTHE NUTCRACKER \n“It wouldn’t be the Holiday Season without the Nutcracker!” \nBecome entranced by the beauty of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dazzling Court\, enchanted by the swirling snowflakes and breathtaking snow\, and cheer for the tiny toy soldiers and their leader\, the handsome Nutcracker Prince. A sparkling production with beautiful costumes and sets\, this is truly….’the all-time family favorite’. \nJoin us for “The Nutcracker” presented by Dance Alive National Ballet\, a gem of a company that features an international roster of award winning dancers. The company has been named the official State Touring Company of Florida for a record 34 consecutive years. Make your family Seasons Greetings special and purchase your tickets today! URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/dance-alive-national-ballet-the-nutcracker/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DANB_Snow-Scene-from-Nutcracker_photocreditRand-photography.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251203 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20251120T165012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T032452Z UID:8391-1764633600-1764719999@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Sugar Plum Princess Tea Party DESCRIPTION:Choose Your Tea Time: 4:30 PM\, 5:15 pm or 6:00 pm\n Days\n :\n Hours\n :\n Minutes\n :\n Seconds\n Tea Party TICKETS\n \nMeet and Greet\nSugar Plum Princess Tea Party\n     December 2\, 2025 \n    4:30 PM\, 5:15 PM\, or 6:00 PM \n   Sturges-Young Center for the Arts \n   Beck Ballroom \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\nYou’re Invited to a Magical Tea Party!Join us for a whimsical afternoon at the Sugar Plum Princess Tea Party on December 2\, 2025 — the perfect prelude to the enchanting performance of The Nutcracker by Dance Alive National Ballet on December 3!Meet the Sugar Plum PrincessEnjoy delightful treats and teaCapture magical memoriesTickets: $15 per personChoose your tea time:• 4:30 PM• 5:15 PM• 6:00 PMTickets for both The Nutcracker and the Tea Party are on sale now — don’t miss this festive holiday experience for the whole family! \nTickets for The Nutcracker Reserve your spot today and step into a world of holiday magic! \n \n Nutcracker Tickets URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/sugar-plum-princess-tea-party/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DANB-Carla-Amancio-kneeling.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251123T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251123T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20250626T133255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T164947Z UID:7607-1763908200-1763908200@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone DESCRIPTION:Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone\nNovember 23\, 2025 \n2:30pm \nSturges-Young Center for the Arts \nMain Stage/Theatre \n \nTickets $5\nDays\n:\nHours\n:\nMinutes\n:\nSeconds\nTICKETS \nThe Magic Begins Here\nStep into a world where magic is real\, friendships are powerful\, and destiny awaits. \nHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is the spellbinding beginning to the global phenomenon that captured the hearts and imaginations of millions. Join Harry as he discovers the truth about who he is—and the incredible world that’s been waiting for him. \nA Journey from Cupboard to Castle\nOn his eleventh birthday\, Harry Potter learns that he is no ordinary boy. He’s a wizard\, invited to study at the mysterious Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With new friends by his side—Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley—Harry enters a world filled with flying broomsticks\, magical creatures\, enchanted feasts\, and hidden secrets. \nBut not everything is as it seems. Deep within the school lies a powerful object… and someone will stop at nothing to get it. URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Harry-Potter.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251118T183000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20250730T165317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T150405Z UID:7934-1763490600-1763490600@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Bugs DESCRIPTION:Tickets go on sale Septmerber 1\, 2025\n Days\n :\n Hours\n :\n Minutes\n :\n Seconds\n TICKETS $5\n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM\nBugs\n     November 18\, 2025 \n    6:30pm \n   Sturges-Young Center for the Arts \n   Main Stage \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\nChildren 2 years and Younger are Free\n\nFree Popcorn\nFor any tickets purchase prior to November 12\, 2025(excluding 2 year old and under children) \nThis new piece for young audiences incorporates Kaki King’s signature guitar projection mapping and drum-triggered effects into a fun exploration of bugs\, beetles\, critters\, and all things sugar. Audiences will experience magically synched visuals\, emotionally rich music\, playful effects\, as well as audio samples and multiple kinds of insect sounds from field recordings in nature. This interactive performance encourages audiences to participate -they will be invited to shout out to their favorite bug\, dance like one of the insects jiggling around on the guitar and embrace their curiosity about the world around us. \n  \nComposer and musician Kaki King is known both for her technical mastery and for her constant quest to push the boundaries of the guitar. Visually\, the show features three custom projection screens in the shape of a bug; a guitar with images projected on it; a custom ukelele; a snare drum that is used to trigger sound\, video\, and lights; and several LED light structures that are placed onstage and inside the drum.  An enchanting concert that combines music\, light\, and imagery to encourage children to think about nature\, ecology\, and the animal kingdom. \n\n Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\n\n201 N. Nottawa Street\n \n Sturgis\,\n MI\n 49091\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n (269) 651-8541 \n \n\n \n\n Jamie Eymer\n\n \n (269) 651-8541 \n \n\n \n ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov \n \n\n\n\n\n Holiday Kaleidoscope \n\n\n \n Dance Alive National Ballet – The Nutcracker URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/bugs/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20251029T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T154222Z UID:8322-1761724800-1761757200@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:FSN - Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Friday Social Night\n \n Days\n :\n Hours\n :\n Minutes\n :\n Seconds\n TICKETs $12\n \nFriday Social Night – Trivia\n     January 9\, 2026 \n    7:00pm \n   SYCA – Union B \n \nFNS – TRIVIA\nTicket $12\nAppetizer Buffet Included \nFood provided by Hippadders Catering \nJoin us for a night of high-energy fun with MI Trivia—a fast-growing live trivia experience sweeping across Michigan! Gather your friends\, form a team\, and compete for awesome prizes like gift cards\, and even cold\, hard cash. Hosted by one of MI Trivia’s talented and entertaining emcees\, this event promises laughter\, friendly competition\, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement—mark your calendar and get ready to play! \n \nGet Ready for Friday Social Nights!  \nWe’re thrilled to announce our brand-new Social Nights\, happening on the select Fridays of every month!  The fun begins at 8 PM and keeps going strong until midnight. Each month\, we’ll mix things up with a rotating lineup of exciting \nFriday events\, including: \n🎤 Karaoke – Belt out your favorite tunes like a rockstar.😂 Featured Comedian – Enjoy a night of nonstop laughter with a top-notch comic.🧠 Trivia – Test your knowledge and compete for bragging rights! \nNo two Social Nights are the same\, so be sure to check our events calendar regularly for all the latest details. Mark your calendars and bring your friends – it’s going to be a blast!  URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/fsn-trivia-night/ LOCATION:MI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mi-Trivia-New-With-White-Border.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251025T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251025T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20250801T130029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T155531Z UID:7777-1761420600-1761420600@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Deep Blue Something DESCRIPTION:Days\n :\n Hours\n :\n Minutes\n :\n Seconds\n TICKETS\n \nRediscover the sound that defined a generation\nDeep Blue Something\n     October 25\, 2025 \n    7:30pm \n   Sturges-Young Center for the Arts \n   Main Stage \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n https://youtu.be/6esiwVW9m7w?si=1i_nQbC6SNl1wSzlhttps://youtu.be/yEDU5LLAKno?si=xt7qGpERL6ri76Zm \nIt’s been a while since the worldwide success of the Home album and the singles “Breakfast at Tiffany’s\,” “Halo\,” and “Josey\, ” but Deep Blue Something reconvened in 2016 to record the Locust House EP.  The EP has been expanded into a full-length album\, and the excitement after a few shows has grown into a genuine desire to hit the road again. \nIt certainly doesn’t hurt that a whole new generation of fans have embraced the band due to their inclusion in popular films and T.V. series.  In one six-month period during 2018\, the band’s Spotify listeners went from 200\,000 to over a million\, and this total continues to grow.  Deep Blue Something’s current monthly listenership is 1.75 million and counting . . . \nMarch 2019 will see the band touring the UK for the first time since “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” shot to number one 20 years ago\, and the band hopes to return to Europe and also the US for shows and festivals in the summer.  Todd says\, “I cannot wait to tour with this band. I hope we hit it hard. After all these years\, it’s an uplifting experience working with these guys again.” \n \nTodd Pipes – vocals\, bass \nToby Pipes – vocals\, guitar\nJohn Kirtland – drums  \nKirk Tatom – guitar\, vocals\nClay Bergus – guitar\, vocals\n \n Desktop\n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n X-twitter URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/deep-blue-something/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Performance Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Deep-Blue-Something-24-x-36-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251003T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20250626T133346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T150927Z UID:7591-1759518000-1759518000@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Mean Girls - Friday Social Night DESCRIPTION:Friday Social Night\nMean Girls\n     October 3\, 2025 \n    7:00pm \n   Sturges-Young Center for the Arts \n   Main Stage/Theatre \n \nTickets $5\n Days\n :\n Hours\n :\n Minutes\n :\n Seconds\n TICKETS \n\nMean Girls Movie NightIt’s Gonna Be So Fetch!\nDoors open at 6PM for Spring Fling Package holders and All-Carb Diet Add-On ticket holders\, enjoy early access to themed mocktails\, cocktails\, and concession stand snacks that are *so not* a regulation diet. If you’ve got a film-only ticket\, theater doors open at 6:30PM. The movie starts promptly at 7PM—don’t be late\, or you can’t sit with us!\n \nMean Girls (2004)\nGet in\, loser—we’re going back to where it all began. \nAbout the FilmWelcome to North Shore High\, where popularity is currency and social survival is a full-time job. Mean Girls\, the iconic teen comedy directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey\, has become a cultural phenomenon since its release in 2004. With razor-sharp wit\, unforgettable one-liners\, and a surprisingly heartfelt core\, it’s more than just a comedy—it’s a generational classic. \nSynopsisCady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) has lived in Africa her whole life\, but nothing has prepared her for the wild terrain of American high school. When she enters the social jungle of North Shore\, she’s welcomed by the school’s elite clique: the Plastics. Led by the ruthless and fabulous Regina George (Rachel McAdams)\, the Plastics are beautiful\, powerful—and terrifying. But as Cady goes undercover to infiltrate their world\, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of lies\, loyalty\, and lipstick. Can she survive high school with her integrity—and sanity—intact? \nCast & Creators \n\n\nLindsay Lohan as Cady Heron \n\n\nRachel McAdams as Regina George \n\n\nTina Fey as Ms. Norbury \n\n\nLacey Chabert\, Amanda Seyfried\, Jonathan Bennett\, and Lizzy Caplan \n\n\nDirected by Mark Waters \n\n\nWritten by Tina Fey\, based on the book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman \n\n\nWhy It’s Still So FetchMore than a decade later\, Mean Girls continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Whether you’re quoting it on Wednesdays in pink or recognizing the deeper truths about identity and peer pressure\, it’s a movie that blends satire with sincerity in a way few teen films ever have. \nAwards & Legacy \n\n\nA cult favorite turned Broadway musical \n\n\nOver $130 million at the global box office \n\n\nNamed one of the top high school movies of all time by critics and fans alike \n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/oDU84nmSDZY?si=UxAB2I5EdbyTqSj_ URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/mean-girls/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Mean-Girls.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250924T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250924T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20250808T200254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T132801Z UID:8032-1758731400-1758736800@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Partners in Art: Celebrating Young Creators DESCRIPTION:Partners \nin Art\n Event Details\n Help Us Celebrate Young Creators!\n\n \n \n \n Learn More\n Support our Young and Talented Artist!\n\n Local Art Rental Available for Display .\n \n \n \n You're Invited\n Local Artist displays • Appetizers • Entertainment\n\n WEdnesday September 24\, 2025\n\n \n \n Event Details\n Tables\n Individuals\n /0{{total_slide_count}}\n 0{{current_slide_index}}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nHelp Us Celebrate Young Creators\nPartners in Art: Celebrating Young Creators\n   Wednesday September 24\, 2025 \n   4:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n   Sturges-Young Center for the Arts \n   Beck Ballroom \n \n Days\n :\n Hours\n :\n Minutes\n :\n Seconds \nCalling All Businesses: Display Artwork\nRental Period: September 25\, 2025 – May 8\, 2026\nTestimonials\n “I really appreciate Partners in Art because when they frame and hang my artwork\, it makes me feel like my artwork matters. It also encourages me to make more artwork. I really like to see the art other people have made\, too\, because it gives me ideas on what I can do and make in the future.”\n Lyza O.\n “When I was chosen for Partners in Art\, I was in second grade. I was so excited to be chosen to present my art. It helped me grow as an artist and expand the mediums I attempted to create with. To this day\, nearly 13 years later\, my family still has this picture hanging in our dining room.”\n Lauren W.\n “My experience with Partners in Art was quite positive. Seeing my artwork framed and in such nice lighting really let me see the beauty of art\, not just my own but others as well. I was glad I chose a larger piece that was able to stand out\, but also showcased my hard work and dedication. The process to participate was also very easy and stress free. All in all\, Partners in Art was a lovely experience.”\n Macy R. \nThe Partners In Art Program\, started in 1992\, allows students from Sturgis Area Schools to have their artwork displayed at local businesses throughout the school year. This program is designed to recognize outstanding young artists and heighten community awareness of our students’ artistic talents. This year we plan to invite students and their families\, businesses\, and teachers and school staff to the reception together. This will allow businesses to interact with the students\, and we feel it will build connections to help continue and grow this program. We have art demonstrations from Jane Kelley at Happy Stems Flower Stand\, and Stacey Richardson with various forms of art. \nA Special Thanks to Our Sponsor.\n \nSturgis Lodge #1381 URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/partners-in-art-celebrating-young-creators/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pro-ltwNz3up-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250801T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250801T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20250624T173026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T142204Z UID:7255-1754078400-1754078400@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Friday Social Night - Comedy DESCRIPTION:Friday Social Night\nTickets: $12 Presale – $15 Door Sales \nTable Reservation 4 Tops $50 Limited Reservations in prime seating. \n \n Days\n :\n Hours\n :\n Minutes\n :\n Seconds\n TICKETs\n \nFeaturing Comedian Zach Martina\nFriday Social Night – Comedy\n     February 6\, 2026 \n    8:00pm \n   SYCA – Union B \n \nComedian Zach Martina\n \nZach Martina likes hot food and loves the cooling sensation that sucking on a peppermint candy brings whilst taking a deep breath. Yes\, he is a stand-up comedian but\, if you’re reading this\, you assumed that. Did you know that he is also a father\, a husband\, a 6 time cannon ball champion\, AND a notary public? This is a guy with depth\, a guy with layers\, a guy who really hopes you’ll follow him; not in a culty way but on social media & such (@Zach.Martina). \nIt has been his irritations with the inane instances of life & love that have left him ranting and raving on stages across the world for over a decade. In that time\, Zach has been at stand up festivals such as 10\,000 Laughs\, Limestone and Gilda’s Laughfest where he was named one of the “Best of the Midwest”. He\, regularly\, shares the stage with some of his favorite comedians including Rory Scovel\, Chad Daniels\, the Sklar Brother and Big Jay Oakerson (among others) and he has released two comedy albums (Skunkman & Not the Worst Dad) that debuted at number one on the comedy charts and are\, routinely\, spun on SiriusXM. \nGet Ready for Friday Social Nights!  \nWe’re thrilled to announce our brand-new Social Nights\, happening on the select Fridays of every month!  The fun begins at 8 PM and keeps going strong until midnight. Each month\, we’ll mix things up with a rotating lineup of exciting \nFriday events\, including: \n🎤 Karaoke – Belt out your favorite tunes like a rockstar.😂 Featured Comedian – Enjoy a night of nonstop laughter with a top-notch comic.🧠 Trivia – Test your knowledge and compete for bragging rights! \nNo two Social Nights are the same\, so be sure to check our events calendar regularly for all the latest details. Mark your calendars and bring your friends – it’s going to be a blast!  URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/friday-social-night-comedy/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sturgesyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Comedy-Web-page-Graphic-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250302T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250302T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20241017T135954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T182347Z UID:6970-1740927600-1740927600@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Wind Symphony - Musicals Galore DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 2 PM\nWind Symphony\nMarch 2\, 2025 \n3:00 PM \nSturges-Young Center for the Arts \nMain Stage \n \nThe Sturgis Wind Symphony\, hailing from Sturgis\, Michigan\, is a vibrant and esteemed musical ensemble deeply rooted in the local community. Founded with a passion for wind music excellence\, this ensemble has become a cornerstone of cultural enrichment and musical education in the region. \nComprising talented musicians from diverse backgrounds and ages\, the Sturgis Wind Symphony prides itself on its inclusivity and commitment to fostering a love for wind music across generations. Its members range from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic amateurs\, united by their shared dedication to musical expression and performance. \nUnder the guidance of experienced conductors and music directors\, the ensemble delivers captivating performances that showcase the rich diversity of wind repertoire. From classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions\, each concert offers a dynamic blend of musical styles and genres\, captivating audiences with its emotive power and technical precision. \nBeyond its regular concert schedule\, the Sturgis Wind Symphony actively engages with the community through educational outreach programs and collaborative initiatives with local schools and organizations. Through workshops\, masterclasses\, and interactive performances\, the ensemble inspires the next generation of musicians and nurtures a deeper appreciation for the arts within the community. \nDriven by a commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement\, the Sturgis Wind Symphony stands as a testament to the transformative power of music\, enriching the cultural landscape of Sturgis\, Michigan\, and beyond. URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/wind-symphony/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250227T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20240601T165756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T171947Z UID:6373-1740682800-1740682800@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Planet of the Apes (1968) DESCRIPTION:Tickets $4\nDays\n:\nHours\n:\nMinutes\n:\nSeconds\nTICKETS\n \n1968\nPlanet of The Apes\nFebruary 27\, 2025 \n7:00pm \nSturges-Young Center for the Arts \nMain Stage/Theatre \n \nDescription\nAdditional Information\nPlanet of the Apes is an American science fiction media franchise consisting of films\, books\, television series\, comics\, and other media about a post-apocalyptic world in which humans and intelligent apes clash for control.[1] The franchise started with French author Pierre Boulle‘s 1963 novel La Planète des singes\, translated into English as Planet of the Apes or Monkey Planet. Its 1968 film adaptation\, Planet of the Apes\, was a critical and commercial hit\, initiating a series of sequels\, tie-ins\, and derivative works. Arthur P. Jacobs produced the first five Apes films through APJAC Productions for distributor 20th Century Fox; following his death in 1973\, Fox controlled the franchise. \nFour sequels followed the original film from 1970 to 1973: Beneath the Planet of the Apes\, Escape from the Planet of the Apes\, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes\, and Battle for the Planet of the Apes. They did not approach the critical acclaim of the original\, but were commercially successful\, spawning a live-action television series in 1974 and an animated series in 1975. Plans for a film remake stalled in “development hell” for over 10 years before the 2001 release of Planet of the Apes\, directed by Tim Burton. A reboot film series commenced in 2011 with Rise of the Planet of the Apes\, which was followed by Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in 2014 and War for the Planet of the Apes in 2017. In 2019\, Disney\, having acquired 20th Century Fox\, announced further sequels to the 2011 reboot series are in production\, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes released in 2024. Franchise tie-ins include books\, comics\, video games and toys. \nThe series began with French author Pierre Boulle‘s 1963 novel La Planète des singes. Boulle wrote the novel in six months after the “humanlike expressions” of gorillas at the zoo inspired him to contemplate the relationship between man and ape. La Planète des singes was heavily influenced by 18th- and 19th-century fantastical travel narratives\, especially Jonathan Swift‘s satirical Gulliver’s Travels. It is one of several of Boulle’s works to use science fiction tropes and plot devices to comment on the failings of human nature and mankind’s overreliance on technology\, though Boulle rejected the science fiction label\, instead terming his genre “social fantasy”.[3] \nThe novel is a satire that follows French journalist Ulysse Mérou\, who participates in a voyage to a distant planet where speechless\, animalistic humans are hunted and enslaved by an advanced society of apes. The ape species are sorted into classes: the gorillas are police officers\, the chimpanzees are scientists\, and the orangutans are politicians. Eventually\, Mérou discovers that humans once dominated the planet until their complacency allowed the more industrious apes to overthrow them. The story’s central message is that human intelligence is not a fixed quality and could atrophy if taken for granted.[3][4] Boulle considered the novel one of his minor works\, though it proved to be a bestseller. British author Xan Fielding translated it into English; it was published in the United Kingdom as Monkey Planet and in the United States as Planet of the Apes.[5] URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/planet-of-the-apes-1968/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Film,Shows ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20240601T145800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T150125Z UID:6361-1739473200-1739473200@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Grease (1978) DESCRIPTION:1978\nGrease\n     February 13\, 2025 \n    7:00pm \n   Sturges-Young Center for the Arts \n   Main Stage/Theatre \n \nTickets $4\n Days\n :\n Hours\n :\n Minutes\n :\n Seconds\n TICKETS \nDescription\nPlot\nGrease is a 1978 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Randal Kleiser (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by Bronté Woodard and an adaptation by co-producer Allan Carr\, based on the stage musical of the same name by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.[3] The film depicts the lives of greaser Danny Zuko (John Travolta) and Australian transfer student Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John)\, who develop an attraction for each other during a summer romance. \nGrease was released in the United States on June 16\, 1978\, by Paramount Pictures. The film was successful both critically and commercially\, becoming the highest-grossing musical film at the time.[4] Its soundtrack album ended 1978 as the second-best-selling album of the year in the United States\, only behind the soundtrack of the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever\, which also starred Travolta\,[5] and the song “Hopelessly Devoted to You” was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 51st Academy Awards. The film also received five nominations at the 36th Golden Globe Awards\, including for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and two for Best Original Song\, for “Grease” and “You’re the One that I Want”. In 2020\, Grease was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally\, historically\, or aesthetically significant”.[6][7] \nA sequel\, Grease 2\, was released in 1982\, starring Maxwell Caulfield and Michelle Pfeiffer as a newer class of greasers. Few of the original cast members reprised their roles. As of 2023\, a short-lived prequel television series\, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies\, debuted on Paramount+\, with a prequel film\, titled Summer Lovin’\, currently in production.[8][9] \nIn the summer of 1958\, local boy Danny Zuko and vacationing Australian Sandy Olsson meet at the beach and fall in love. When the summer comes to an end\, Sandy frets that they may never meet again\, but Danny tells her that their love is “only the beginning”. \nAt the start of the seniors’ term at Rydell High School\, Danny resumes his role as leader of the T-Birds greaser gang consisting of Doody\, Sonny\, Putzie\, and his best friend Kenickie. Sandy’s parents remain in America and enroll Sandy at Rydell where she meets greaser girl clique the Pink Ladies consisting of Frenchy\, Marty\, Jan and leader Rizzo. \nFilm Information\n\n\n\nDirected by\nRandal Kleiser\n\n\nScreenplay by\nBronté Woodard\n\n\nAdaptation by\nAllan Carr\n\n\nBased on\nGreaseby  \n\nJim Jacobs\nWarren Casey\n\n\n\n\nProduced by\n\n\nRobert Stigwood\nAllan Carr\n\n\n\n\nStarring\n\n\nJohn Travolta\nOlivia Newton-John\nStockard Channing\nEve Arden\nFrankie Avalon\nJoan Blondell\nEdd Byrnes\nSid Caesar\nAlice Ghostley\nDody Goodman\nSha Na Na\n\n\n\n\nCinematography\nBill Butler\n\n\nEdited by\nJohn F. Burnett\n\n\nMusic by\nMichael Gibson\n\n\nProductioncompanies\n\n\nAllan Carr Enterprises[1]\nStigwood Group[1]\n\n\n\n\nDistributed by\nParamount Pictures[1]\n\n\nRelease date\n\n\nJune 16\, 1978\n\n\n\n\nRunning time\n110 minutes\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/7oKPYe53h78?si=xCl2sKgFREsdElfh URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/grease-1978/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Film,Shows ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20240601T144910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T182243Z UID:6355-1738868400-1738868400@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Big Trouble in Little China (1986) DESCRIPTION:🎥 Attention Movie Fans! 🎥 \nWe regret to inform you that due to an unexpected heating issue at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, the screening of Big Trouble in Little China has been rescheduled. \n🗓 New Date: Thursday\, February 6th⏰ New Time: 7:00 PM📍 Location: Sturges-Young Center for the Arts \nWe apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure a comfortable experience for everyone. Spread the word\, and we look forward to seeing you on February 6th for this cult classic adventure! \nThank you for your patience and support! \n  \nTickets $4\n Days\n :\n Hours\n :\n Minutes\n :\n Seconds\n TICKETS\n \n( 1986)\nBig Trouble in Little China \n     February 6\, 2025 – NEW DATE \n    7:00pm \n   Sturges-Young Center for the Arts \n   Main Stage/Theatre \n \nDescription\nPlot\nBig Trouble in Little China (also known as John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China) is a 1986 American fantasy action-comedy film co-scored and directed by John Carpenter\, and starring Kurt Russell\, Kim Cattrall\, Dennis Dun and James Hong. The film tells the story of truck driver Jack Burton (Russell)\, who helps his friend Wang Chi (Dun) rescue Wang’s green-eyed fiancée from bandits in San Francisco’s Chinatown. They go into the mysterious underworld beneath Chinatown\, where they face an ancient sorcerer named David Lo Pan (Hong)\, who requires a woman with green eyes to marry him in order to be released from a centuries-old curse.[4] \nAlthough the original screenplay by first-time screenwriters Gary Goldman and David Z. Weinstein was envisioned as a Western set in the 1880s\, screenwriter W. D. Richter was hired to rewrite the script extensively and modernize it. The studio hired Carpenter to direct the film and rushed Big Trouble in Little China into production so that it would be released before a similarly themed Eddie Murphy film\, The Golden Child\, which was slated to come out around the same time. The project fulfilled Carpenter’s long-standing desire to make a martial arts film. \nDespite receiving generally positive reviews\, the film was a commercial failure\, grossing $11.1 million in North America\, below its estimated $19 to $25 million budget. This left Carpenter disillusioned with Hollywood and influenced his decision to return to independent filmmaking. In later years\, the film gained a steady audience on home video\, and has become a cult classic. \nTruck driver Jack Burton wins a bet with his friend Wang Chi. To make sure he follows through on payment\, Jack accompanies him to the airport to pick up Wang’s Chinese fiancée Miao Yin\, where a Chinese-American street gang\, the Lords of Death\, tries to kidnap another Chinese girl. She is being met by her friend Gracie Law. After Jack intervenes\, they take Miao Yin instead. \nJack and Wang track the Lords of Death to Chinatown\, where they find a funeral procession that erupts into a battle between the Chang Sing and Wing Kong\, two ancient Chinese warrior societies. When “The Three Storms” – Thunder\, Rain\, and Lightning\, warriors with weather-themed powers – appear\, slaughtering the Chang Sing\, Jack attempts to gun his big-rig through the crowd\, but runs over David Lo Pan\, a man directing the Three Storms. Horrified\, Jack exits his truck\, but finds Lo Pan unhurt and glowing with magic. Wang hurriedly guides Jack through the alleys; they escape\, but Jack’s truck is stolen. \nFilm Information\n\n\n\nDirected by\nJohn Carpenter\n\n\nWritten by\n\n\nGary Goldman\nDavid Z. Weinstein\n\n\n\n\nAdaptation by\n\n\nW. D. Richter\n\n\n\n\nProduced by\nLarry J. Franco\n\n\nStarring\n\n\nKurt Russell\nKim Cattrall\nDennis Dun\n\n\n\n\nCinematography\nDean Cundey\n\n\nEdited by\nSteve MirkovichMark WarnerEdward A. Warschilka\n\n\nMusic by\nJohn CarpenterAlan Howarth\n\n\nProductioncompany\n20th Century Fox[1]\n\n\nDistributed by\n20th Century Fox[1]\n\n\nRelease date\n\n\nJuly 2\, 1986\n\n\n\n\nRunning time\n99 minutes[1]\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/AXsBBqPb5YE?si=R5BwcQ2ixPHZpqQK URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/big-trouble-in-little-china-1986/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Film,Shows ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250112T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250112T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235144 CREATED:20240601T135928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T111334Z UID:6347-1736692200-1736692200@sturgesyoung.com SUMMARY:Gone with the Wind (1939) DESCRIPTION:Gone with the Wind ( 1939)\nJanuary 12\, 2025 \n2:30pm \nSturges-Young Center for the Arts \nMain Stage/Theatre \n \nTickets $4\nDays\n:\nHours\n:\nMinutes\n:\nSeconds\nTICKETS \nDescription\nPlot\nGone with the Wind is a 1939 American epic historical romance film adapted from the 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell. The film was produced by David O. Selznick of Selznick International Pictures and directed by Victor Fleming. Set in the American South against the backdrop of the Civil War and the Reconstruction era\, the film tells the story of Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh)\, the strong-willed daughter of a Georgia plantation owner\, following her romantic pursuit of Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard)\, who is married to his cousin\, Melanie Hamilton (Olivia de Havilland)\, and her subsequent marriage to Rhett Butler (Clark Gable). \nThe film had a troubled production. The start of filming was delayed for two years until January 1939 because Selznick was determined to secure Gable for the role of Rhett\, and concluded in July. The role of Scarlett was challenging to cast\, and 1\,400 unknown women were interviewed for the part. Sidney Howard‘s original screenplay underwent many revisions by several writers to reduce it to a suitable length. The original director\, George Cukor\, was fired shortly after filming began and was replaced by Fleming\, who in turn was briefly replaced by Sam Wood while taking some time off due to exhaustion. Post-production concluded in November 1939\, just a month before its premiere. \nIn 1861\, on the eve of the American Civil War\, Scarlett O’Hara lives at Tara\, her family’s cotton plantation in Georgia\, with her parents\, two sisters\, and their many black slaves. Scarlett is deeply attracted to Ashley Wilkes and learns he is to be married to his cousin\, Melanie Hamilton. At an engagement party the next day at Ashley’s home\, Twelve Oaks\, a nearby plantation\, Scarlett makes an advance on Ashley but is rebuffed; however\, she catches the attention of another guest\, Rhett Butler. The party is disrupted by news of President Lincoln’s call for volunteers to fight the South\, and the Southern men rush to enlist. Scarlett marries Melanie’s younger brother\, Charles\, to arouse jealousy in Ashley before he leaves to fight. Following Charles’s death while serving in the Confederate States Army\, Scarlett’s mother sends her to the Hamilton home in Atlanta. She creates a scene by attending a charity bazaar in mourning attire and waltzing with Rhett\, now a blockade runner for the Confederacy. \nFilm Information\n\n\n\nDirected by\nVictor Fleming\n\n\nScreenplay by\nSidney Howard\n\n\nBased on\nGone with the Wind\nby Margaret Mitchell\n\n\nProduced by\nDavid O. Selznick\n\n\nStarring\n\n\nClark Gable\nVivien Leigh\nLeslie Howard\nOlivia de Havilland\n\n\n\n\nCinematography\nErnest Haller\n\n\nEdited by\n\n\nHal C. Kern\nJames E. Newcom\n\n\n\n\nMusic by\nMax Steiner\n\n\nProduction\ncompanies\n\n\nSelznick International Pictures\nMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer\n\n\n\n\nDistributed by\nLoew’s Inc.[1][nb 1]\n\n\nRelease date\n\n\nDecember 15\, 1939 (Atlanta premiere) URL:https://sturgesyoung.com/event/gone-with-the-wind-1939/ LOCATION:Sturges-Young Center for the Arts\, 201 N. Nottawa Street\, Sturgis\, MI\, 49091\, United States CATEGORIES:Film,Shows,Slider,Top Shows ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Eymer":MAILTO:ArtsInfo@sturgismi.gov END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR